2017-2018 / PCER0016-1

Philosophical methods

Duration

15h SEM

Number of credits

 University certificate in philosophical practices2 crédits 

Lecturer

Marc-Antoine Gavray

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course considers the history of philosophy through its methods. Each session will be devoted to a different author or school. It will be driven by a specialist who will explain the method or "device" conceived by to make possible his own conception of philosophy.
Each session is threefold:


  • Reading of a paper (±45 minutes)
  • Collective trial of the exposed device (±1hour)
  • Production of alternatives in small groups (±1hour)
Each session will be the occasion for writing a handout around the experienced device.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

With its restricted overview of the history of philosophy, this course offers an original view. It will provide participants with a set of tools that can be reproduced in their context of work.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No prerequisite.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This seminar takes place on five Wednesdays, 6-9pm, room Philo 2 (place du 20-août, 2nd floor). Speakers are Alexis Filipucci (PhiloCité), Marc-Antoine Gavray (ULg) and Gaëlle Jeanmart (PhiloCité). The seminar is planned on the following Wednesdays:


  • 20/09/17
  • 18/10/17
  • 22/11/17
  • 20/12/17
  • 07/02/18

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face course

Recommended or required readings

Readings will be suggested to participants at the end of each talk.

Assessment methods and criteria

At the end of the session, four participants will be asked to write a teacher's handout, based on what the working groups will produce during the third part. This paper will then be delivered to every participants and will serve as a basis for evaluation. 
Participants are free to submit a first version of their paper by April 15 2017. They will thus profit of a first reading that will not be taken into account for the final note.
The revised paper is due for May 31 2017. A copy will be sent by email to Marc-Antoine.Gavray@ulg.ac.be and a printed copy will be let in his box. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Marc-Antoine.Gavray@ulg.ac.be